Nagaland Wrestling Association

Nagaland Wrestling Association
Formation1971; 54 years ago (1971)
TypeSports federation
HeadquartersKohima, Nagaland, India
Membership3 active members
Official language
English, and the affiliated member's language when necessary
President
Hiabe Zeliang
Motto: Good Wrestling Encompasses Brain & Brawn

The Nagaland Wrestling Association is a non-governmental sports organisation based in Kohima, Nagaland, India. Founded in 1971, it is the apex body responsible for organising the Naga Wrestling Championship, the biggest sport event in Nagaland and the Naga Open Wrestling Championship.[1]

There are 3 affiliated members of the NWA—the Angami Wrestling Association, the Chakhesang Wrestling Association and the Zeliang Wrestling Association. The current president of the Nagaland Wrestling Association is Hiabe Zeliang.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Naga Wrestling: The highest grossing sport in Nagaland". The Morung Express. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  2. ^ "NWA announces Naga Wrestling C'ship 2022 on Feb 28". The Morung Express. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
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